About

Background

I'm a technician with roots in military intelligence and telecom. I spent four years as an Operations Intelligence Analyst in the Air Force, then moved into telecom support and later field work with Spectrum.

That path gave me a solid read on how networks, devices, wiring, and customer-side problems fail in the real world. Most of the work I do well starts the same way: something is unstable, confusing, or patched together badly, and somebody needs a competent person to sort it out.

I'm based in Grand Junction, Colorado. Alongside field and support experience, I've kept studying networking and security so I can bring a little more depth than basic break-fix support when a job calls for it.

Career

Timeline

2006 – 2010
Operations Intelligence Analyst
United States Air Force
  • Analyzed technical and operational intelligence data to support mission-critical decisions under strict deadlines
  • Applied OPSEC protocols and maintained documentation discipline in high-tempo environments
  • Processed and correlated multi-source data to identify patterns, threats, and actionable intelligence
2010 – 2012
Mathematics & Computer Science
University of Kansas
  • Coursework in algorithms, network security, and cryptography
2012 – 2017
Technical Support
Telecom Outsourcing & Call Centers
  • Troubleshot network connectivity, modem/router issues, and Wi-Fi configuration
  • Documented cases, escalated security-relevant issues, managed high-volume incident queues
2017 – 2021
Field Technician II
Spectrum (Charter Communications)
  • Diagnosed and resolved network connectivity issues across residential and business environments
  • Signal diagnostics and troubleshooting to DOCSIS standards; configured routers, gateways, and APs
  • Built and maintained structured cabling infrastructure (Cat5e/Cat6, coax, fiber)
2021 – Present
Independent Technical Builder
Self-directed
  • Built software and automation projects to sharpen troubleshooting, networking, and systems skills
  • Used hands-on labs and self-directed study to deepen practical security and diagnostic knowledge
  • Kept building technical range instead of letting field experience stagnate
2025 – 2026
Cybersecurity Training
Google / TryHackMe
  • Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate — 2025
  • TryHackMe Jr Penetration Tester path — completed March 2026